"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." -Joseph M. Stowell. Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe...
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"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." -Joseph M. Stowell.
Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe the challenge and reward each pastor experiences. So what can assist today's pastors in such an endeavor?
The Moody Handbook of Preaching. With contributors like Michael Easley, Joseph Stowell, and George Sweeting, these pages will reinvigorate you with an energizing love for preaching. And with topics such as evangelism, homiletics, and historical narrative, this book will equip you to be effective in today's postmodern age.
A rich resource, The Moody Handbook of Preaching encompasses the philosophy, formation, and delivery of preaching. Whether you're a seminary student or a seasoned pastor, this book will prove invaluable in your call by God to preach.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 270731
- Product Code 9780802470645
- ISBNÂ 0802470645
- EANÂ 9780802470645
- Pages 416
- Department Academic
- Category Church
- Sub-Category Preaching/sermons
- Publisher Moody Publishers
- Publication Date May 2008
- Sales Rank 62697
- Dimensions 228 x 152 x 28mm
- Weight 0.816kg
John Koessler
John Koessler has written for Discipleship Journal, Leadership, Moody Magazine, Decision, and Christianity Today. He has served as a pastor and currently is chair of the pastoral studies department at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is the author of several books including True Discipleship and God Our Father. He holds degrees from Wayne State University, Biblical Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has made numerous radio and television appearances. He lives in northern Indiana with his wife and sons.
- <div><p>acknowledgments<br>introduction<br><br>part 1: Forming A Philosophy Of Preaching<br>1. Losing The Center<br>        <i>john Koessler</i><br>2. Why Expository Preaching?<br>         <i>michael Easley</i><br>3. The Sermon In Public Worship<br>         <i>h. E. Singley Iii</i><br>4. Applying Scripture To Contemporary Life<br>        <i>winfred Omar Neely</i><br>5. Why I Love To Preach<br>         <i>joseph M. Stowell</i><br>6. Evangelism And Preaching<br>         <i>george Sweeting</i><br>7. How Women Hear The Sermon<br>         <i>pam Macrae</i><br>8. Preparing Yourself Spiritually For The Message<br>         <i>dan Green</i><br><br>part 2: Mining The Text<br>9. Preaching Historical Narrative<br>         <i>michael Rydelnik</i><br>10. Preaching From Didactic Literature<br>         <i>david Finkbeiner</i><br>11. Preaching From The Poetic Books<br><i>         Andrew J. Schmutzer</i><br>12. Preaching From The Prophets<br>         <i>walter Mccord</i><br>13. Using Biblical Hebrew In Sermon Preparation<br>         <i>andrew J. Schmutzer</i><br>14. The Use And Abuse Of Greek In Preaching<br>         <i>gerald W. Peterman</i><br><br>part 3: Illustrating Truth<br>15. The Power Of Comparison<br>         <i>john Koessler</i><br>16. Felling The Devil<br>       <i>  Rosalie De Rosset</i><br>17. History: The Hidden Gold Mine<br><i>         Thomas Cornman</i><br>18. Learning To Tell The Story<br>         <i>william Torgesen Iii</i><br>19. Film As A Means For Worship And Illustration<br>         <i>michael Orr</i><br>20. Drama And The Sermon<br>         <i>kelli Worrall</i><br>21. Using Technology To Enhance The Sermon<br>         <i>paul Butler</i><br><br>part 4: Developing Methodology<br>22. Sermons That Move<br>         <i>winfred Omar Neely</i><br>23. The Logic Of The Sermon<br>         <i>bryan O'neal</i><br>24. Exegeting Your Audience <br><i>         michael Milco</i><br>25. Now, Deliver The Goods!<br>         <i>david W. Fetzer</i><br>26. Abuse It And Lost It<br>         <i>terry Strandt</i> And <i>jori Jennings</i><br>27. Using Bible Software To Exegete The Text<br>         <i>james Coakley </i>and <i>david Woodall</i><br></p></div>